Hate Crime

In "Hate Crime," award-winning journalist Joyce King delves into the harrowing murder of James Byrd, Jr., a black man brutally killed in Jasper, Texas, in 1998. The narrative explores the crime's brutal reality, the psychological landscape of the young white men responsible, and the dynamics within the prison system that shaped their views. King provides a candid reflection on how these events have impacted her as a black woman and journalist, offering a profound examination of race, justice, and the American experience.